What Riverside PD pays
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$128,844
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 12 of 21 Inland Empire departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Riverside PD
Police Officer - Pre-Service
Riverside, CAContinuous$100,980startingPolice Officer Trainee
Riverside, CAContinuous$76,968startingPolice Officer Lateral
Riverside, CAContinuous$100,980starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Schedule4/10
- Tattoo policyAll tattoos shall be covered by your business attire, and no temporary cover-ups will be accepted.
- Minimum age21
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- PensionLateral Officers may be eligible to retain their current PERS retirement formula
How Riverside PD compares nearby
All 65 Inland Empire agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Riverside | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside PD | Hiring | $76,968 | — | None | |
| Calimesa PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Coachella PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Indian Wells PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| La Quinta PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lake Elsinore PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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